本期内容:
A Virginian biochemist has been named winner of Miss America 2020 after performing a live science experiment that defied stereotypes of the contest.
Camille Schrier defeated 50 women to take the crown at Thursday's final in Uncasville, Connecticut.
Wearing a lab coat, the 24-year-old impressed judges with a chemistry demonstration in the talent show.
biochemist n. 生物化学家
• I think there is chemistry between you two.
我认为你们两个有戏。(口语)
name vt. 提名
• He was named the best actor for Oscar.
他被提名为奥斯卡最佳男主角。
conduct/do/ carry on /perform an experiment: 做实验
live adj. 现场的
• live broadcast: 现场直播
defy vt. 否定
stereotype n. 刻板印象
• stereotypical adj. 刻板的;带有成见的
• Pilots must be men. This is a stereotypical thinking.
飞行员必须是男性,这是刻板印象。
defeat vt. 击败
take the crown: 荣摘桂冠
• 近义表达: became the winner/champion
lab(laboratory) n. 实验室
• language/computer lab: 语音/计算机实验室
impress vt. 给……深刻印象
• I’m impressed by your performance.
你的表演打动了我(给我留下深刻印象)。
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